Health O Meter 2650KL User Instructions page 21

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BMI Function
Body Mass Index is another name for Quetelet Index, a formula that is a convenient and reliable
indicator of obesity.
Note: The scale will not calculate BMI for a patient that is 24 pounds (12 kg) or less. If a height
is not entered for the patient within 30 seconds of pressing the BMI button, the scale will return
to the normal weighing mode.
1. Make sure there is no object on the weighing platform.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the scale on.
3. Wait until the "0.0LB" or "0.0KG" appears on the display.
4. Tare out the weight of the wheelchair, and roll the wheelchair with the patient onto the scale.
The scale will begin to display weight information and will lock on the patient's weight when the
stable weight of the patient is determined. Depending on the movement of the patient on the
scale, it may take several seconds for the scale to lock onto the weight.
5. Once a weight has been displayed, while the patient is still on the scale, Health o meter
recommends performing a second weighing by pressing the REWEIGH button.
6. After obtaining the patient's weight on the scale, press the BMI button while the scale is on.
7. The scale will prompt you to enter the patient's height. Use the keypad ▲ and ► buttons to
enter the patient's height.
Note: When weighing in pounds, the height is entered 0.1 inch increments. When weighing in
kilograms, the height is entered in 0.1 centimeter increments.
8. Once height is keyed in, press ENTER.
9. The display will show the patient's BMI (Body Mass Index).
10. Press ENTER to return to the normal weighing mode of the scale.
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